Power Press Setter Operator

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Power Press Setter/Operator in Dudley to set and operate power presses up to 400T, and to prepare tooling and perform basic maintenance. The role requires RoSpa certification, ability to read engineering drawings, and good measurement skills.

You will maintain ISO 9001 standards and work with a team on flexible hours with overtime as needed. Responsibilities include quality inspection, data recording, and housekeeping around machinery and benches to meet quality

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating power presses.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent in using standard workshop and quality measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses up to 400T.
• Set press tooling including forming, piercing, cropping and progression tooling; set De: Coilers.
• Troubleshoot issues related to press settings, tooling or product quality.
• Carry out routine quality checks to ensure components meet tolerances and drawings.

Skills

Power press setting

Reading drawings

Quality measurement tools

ISO 9001 familiarity

Education

RoSpa Power Press Setters Certificate

Tools

Verniers

Calipers

Plug gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Job Title: Power Press Setter / Operator

Department: Press Shop

Location: Dudley

Hours: Monday : Thursday 08.00: 16.15, Friday 08.00 : 15.30 OR Monday : Thursday 07.30 : 16.15, Friday07.30 : 12.30. (overtime maybe required)

Pay: Starting from A GBP 15, negotiable depending on experience

Job Purpose.

• To set, operate Power Presses up to 400T
• Set press tools including forming, piercing, cropping and progression/follow through tooling. Set De: Coilers.
• Set Pedestal drillers (training will be given)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to power press settings, tooling or production quality.
• Carry out routine quality checks to ensure components meet required tolerances and engineering drawings. (Using Verniers, callipers, plug gauges and height gauges)
• Grinding of dies and punches (Preferred but not essential)
• Preform basic preventative maintenance, including the signing off and inspection of press guards.
• Record production output and quality inspection data on provided documents.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards around machinery, benches, and work areas in line with ISO 9001 practices.
• Follow all company Health and Safety and PPE polices without exception.
• Work flexible hours and overtime as required with a positive, team:first attitude.

Skills.

• Proven experience in setting and operating power presses.
• Hold a valid Power Press Setters Certificate (RoSpa) Essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent in using standard workshop and quality measuring tools.
• Familiarity with quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001

Closing date is 18th October 2026